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Im prescribed vicodin and xanax (alprazolam).it scares me to take both in the same day in fear of low respiratory breathing effects, but i need both, should i worry?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Why Xanax (alprazolam)?: Xanax (alprazolam) can be used short-term, but because it induces tolerance and can be addictive, it's not a good long-term option for anxiety. Hoping you're working with a psychiatrist who has thoroughly evaluated your anxiety and offered a comprehensive treatment plan that includes psychotherapy. On the vicodin, hoping you've had a full pain evaluation also -- rather than treating only symptomatically.

Answered 8/6/2013

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